Herbal Products Used in Menopause and for Gynecological Disorders
Most common gynecological symptoms are a result of premenstrual syndrome, dysmenorrhea or menopause. An article published in Molecules journal reviewes plants and herbal products, which are commonly used for the mentioned conditions. As such, black cohosh and red clover are proven in clinical studies to help reduce menopausal symptoms, whereas chaste tree shows effectiveness for premenstrual syndrome. The last one, for example, is advised to use over three months, 20 mg once daily. Based on the reviewed literature, authors conclude that chaste tree is also effective and safe in the treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Furthermore, a detailed information is described for such herbal products as Evening Primrose, Fenugreek, Hops and others.